Frank Pokol, 89 of Donora, PA died on Tuesday, December 17, 2013, at Monongahela Valley Hospital in Carroll Twp..

He was born Tuesday, October 28, 1924 in Donora, the son of the late Stephen and Laura (Kuhn) Pokol.

Frank was a devoted family man and loved family gatherings. He adored his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

He was a Veteran of World War II serving as an ambulance driver in the Army from 1943 until 1945. During his tour of duty he encountered battles at Normandy, France, Rhineland, Ardennes, and Central Europe. He received the Good Conduct Medal, the EAME Theater Service Medal with 5 bronze stars and the World War II Victory Medal.

Frank was a piper fitter employed by Fisher Body.

He was a member of Our Lady of the Valley Church, and the American Legion Ernest E. Jobes Post #212 in Donora.

Frank and his wife Camilla loved to travel. They toured Europe, traveled by train across the United States and went on several cruises. He especially loved spending time with his family at the shore.

Frank was a democratic committee man in the 5the precinct of Donora for many years.

He loved bowling and playing bocce for recreation.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by six sisters, Rose, Ida, Betty, Margie, Esti and Laura; and four brothers, Stephen, Benjamin, John and William.

Survivors include his beloved wife Camilla (Jozwiak) Pokol with whom he would have celebrated 65 years of marriage on January 22; a daughter, Carin (Jeff) Alvarez of Donora; two sons, Frank Pokol Jr. of Carroll Twp.. and Richard Pokol of Donora; seven grandchildren, Frank (Rana) Pokol III of Linesville, Jeffrey (Natalie) Alvarez of Carroll Twp.., Caz (Stephanie) Alvarez of Corpus Christi, Cara Alvarez of Donora, Ashley, Stephanie and Richard Jr. Pokol all of Belle Vernon; five great grandchildren, Drake Pokol, Zachary Samuel, Nathaniel and Lillian Alvarez; a sister, Grace Reese of NJ; a dear friend, Linda Zidek; many nieces and nephews; and his Jack Russell Terrier companion, Harley.

The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Friday, December 20, 2013, at Anthony L. Massafra Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Inc.., 40 Second Street Extension, Donora, PA 15033 (724) 379-6900 www.massafrafuneralhome


Prayers will be recited on at 9:30 AM on Saturday, Dec 21, 2013 in the funeral home followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM at Our Lady of the Valley Church located at 1 Park Manor Road and Second Street Extension Donora, Pennsylvania 15033 with the Rev. Fr. Pierre M Falkenhan officiating.

Interment will be in Monongahela Cemetery, Monongahela, PA.